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Quiz about John Steinbeck Fiction
Quiz about John Steinbeck Fiction

John Steinbeck Fiction Trivia Quiz


Must be some reason I got a BA in literature . . . yes, to write trivia! Can you name the novel described in each question written by one of America's greatest writers ?

A multiple-choice quiz by sedgewick. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
sedgewick
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
31,805
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
10 / 15
Plays
2389
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 78 (8/15), Guest 68 (14/15), Guest 140 (8/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. In this novel, the Joad children are flabbergasted by the workings of a modern toilet. Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. The sequel to Cannery Row. Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. In this novel, an infant is stung by a scorpion. Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. In this novel, one character advises another on the best method to shoot an old dog. Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Set in New England, the main character contemplates suicide at the end of this one. Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Steinbeck's short novel set in a small village during German occupation in World War II. Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. In this novel, one of the main characters tries to win the approval and love of his father through the purchasing of War agriculture futures. Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. One of two Steinbeck short story collections set mostly in the agricultural communities of California. Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. The main character's 'godly' tree is girdled by his brother in this one. Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Steinbeck's first published novel includes events of Piracy. What was the title? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Many people want to make this one out to be a children's book. Beautifully illustrated versions of this one were published. Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. One symbolic chapter in this one is devoted entirely to a description of a turtle crossing a road. Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. At least three movie versions of this novel exist, starring such folks as Randy Quaid, Lon Chaney, and John Malkovich as Lennie. Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. This book helped put Steinbeck on the 'Communist Watch List.' Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. This work of non-fiction placed a 'bluish' poodle at odds with bears in Yellowstone. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In this novel, the Joad children are flabbergasted by the workings of a modern toilet.

Answer: The Grapes of Wrath

In the government camp, the Joad kids think they've broken a toilet--all that water rushing down!
2. The sequel to Cannery Row.

Answer: Sweet Thursday

The movie 'Cannery Row' is drawn more from 'Sweet Thursday' than the novel 'Cannery Row'.
3. In this novel, an infant is stung by a scorpion.

Answer: The Pearl

4. In this novel, one character advises another on the best method to shoot an old dog.

Answer: Of Mice and Men

George later uses this advice to shoot Lennie.
5. Set in New England, the main character contemplates suicide at the end of this one.

Answer: The Winter of Our Discontent

In my reading of the novel, he doesn't do it . . . 'lest another light might go out.' A fabulous last line!
6. Steinbeck's short novel set in a small village during German occupation in World War II.

Answer: The Moon is Down

One of the few Steinbeck novels set outside of the United States.
7. In this novel, one of the main characters tries to win the approval and love of his father through the purchasing of War agriculture futures.

Answer: East of Eden

Cal invests in beans. . . Cain and Abel all over again . . .
8. One of two Steinbeck short story collections set mostly in the agricultural communities of California.

Answer: The Pastures of Heaven

The Long Valley is the other collection.
9. The main character's 'godly' tree is girdled by his brother in this one.

Answer: To a God Unknown

. . . a brother is trying to thwart another's Pagan beliefs . . .
10. Steinbeck's first published novel includes events of Piracy. What was the title?

Answer: Cup of Gold

. . . Steinbeck came a long way after that one!
11. Many people want to make this one out to be a children's book. Beautifully illustrated versions of this one were published.

Answer: The Red Pony

12. One symbolic chapter in this one is devoted entirely to a description of a turtle crossing a road.

Answer: The Grapes of Wrath

On any Steinbeck quiz, there has got to be at least two questions about the Grapes of Wrath!
13. At least three movie versions of this novel exist, starring such folks as Randy Quaid, Lon Chaney, and John Malkovich as Lennie.

Answer: Of Mice and Men

Robert Blake as George and Randy Quaid as Lennie???????????
14. This book helped put Steinbeck on the 'Communist Watch List.'

Answer: In Dubious Battle

Communism--one of the reasons The Grapes of Wrath landed on the banned book list in the 50's.
15. This work of non-fiction placed a 'bluish' poodle at odds with bears in Yellowstone.

Answer: Travels with Charley in Search of America

Source: Author sedgewick

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